Is SE8 4RL at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

How noisy is SE8 4RL?

Noise level is Very High (approx. >=75.0 dB) from road about 33.5 ft away.

What's the local population and density?

Population around New Cross & Deptford South is 314 with density 12170.5 per km².

How safe is New Cross & Deptford South (SE8 4RL)?

Crime level is very high with about 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4RL.

Which supermarkets are close to SE8 4RL?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Ha-Noi

How much social housing is near SE8 4RL?

About 54.8% on this street and 42.9% across the surrounding area.

What are house prices in New Cross & Deptford South?

Based on 98 recent sales, the median price is £391,000.

What's the average income in New Cross & Deptford South?

Average resident income is about £43,800 per year.

What's the nearest station to SE8 4RL and how far is it?

The nearest station is Deptford Bridge, about 0.2 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

Are there parks near SE8 4RL?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest large park is Brookmill Park about 0.5 miles away.

What schools are near SE8 4RL and how are they rated?

There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 13 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 2 Good.

Which ward and council is SE8 4RL in?

SE8 4RL is in Deptford ward, Lewisham council (London).

Postcode insights

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Overview

Postcode SE8 4RL is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross & Deptford South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Cross & Deptford South is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Brookmill Park.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

196

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

54.8%

Connectivity

9/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in New Cross & Deptford South is £43,800 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from SE8 4RL.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	2,3	Deptford Bridge	DLR
0.2 mi	2	Deptford	Southeastern
0.4 mi	2,3	Greenwich	DLR, Southeastern

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Brookmill Park	Large
0.3 mi	Margaret McMillan Park	Small
0.5 mi	Evelyn Green	Small

Area Profile

Population

314

Population density

12,170.5 per km²

Demographics

British

29.21%

African

26.03%

Caribbean

10.16%

Other Asian

8.89%

Other White

5.71%

Total population: 315

Housing

Social rents from council

54.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

22.58%

Owns with a mortgage

12.9%

Owns outright

7.26%

Other forms of private rent

2.42%

Total households: 124

Property prices in Deptford

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £391,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	79	£355,000	£195,000	£272,500	£455,000	£536,500
Semi-Detached	1	£535,000	£535,000	£535,000	£535,000	£535,000
Terraced	18	£575,750	£471,250	£505,250	£626,250	£782,000

10 years price trend in Deptford

Schools

In the SE8 4RL postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.0 mi	Primary	Tidemill Academy	Academy converter	Good
0.1 mi	Primary	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.2 mi	Not applicable	Trinity Laban	Higher education institutions	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Ha-Noi	84 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4RG
0.1 mi	Deptford Supermarket	101-103 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AA
0.1 mi	Kumasi Market	Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4RF
0.1 mi	Anything Chinese Supermarket	106 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS
0.2 mi	Iceland	112-114 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Feed The Yak	3 Creekside, London, SE8 4SA
0.1 mi	The Birds Nest	32 Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4RZ
0.1 mi	The Snake Pit	30 Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4RZ
0.1 mi	Little Nan’s 2.0	Giffin Street, Lewisham, SE8 4BF
0.1 mi	Villages	21-26 Resolution Way, London, SE8 4NT

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Big Red Pizza	30 Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4RZ
0.1 mi	Gaff	Creative Road, Lewisham, SE8 3GJ
0.1 mi	Rowdy Burgers & Desserts	13 Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4RX
0.1 mi	Costa	1 Giffin Street, London, SE8 4RJ
0.1 mi	Lauries Caribbean Food	Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4RG

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Krisons	506 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TJ
0.3 mi	Rose Pharmacy	24 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN
0.4 mi	New Cross Pharmacy	Stanley Street, Lewisham, SE8 4BL
0.4 mi	Station Pharmacy	Amersham Vale, Lewisham, SE14 6LD
0.4 mi	Geepharm Chemist	Blackheath Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8PB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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